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All-Flex Mowers

AFM4211

19628

315-507M

Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent

instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . .12

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hardware Torque Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PTO To Drawbar Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Main Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pull Rope Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Gauge Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bleeding Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . .16

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

U-Joint Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pre-Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Center Deck Height Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 4: Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ball Swivel Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Low Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Medium Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

High Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mulching Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 23

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Servicing Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Blade Removal And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Blade Options: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

V-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Type A Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Type B Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Tires With Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft . . . . . . . . . .30

Driveline Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Inner Tube of Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Wheel Support Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels) . . . . . . . . . .31

Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs) . . . . . . . . . .31

Blade Spindle Bearings, Center Deck . . . . . . .31

4-Way Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Mower Deck Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Blade Spindle Bearings, Wing Decks . . . . . . .32

Tool Bar To Floating Link Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . .32

Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Wing Deck Pivot Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Wing Flex Pivot Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities .34

Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . .36

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .37

Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility forerrorsoromissions.Neitherisanyliabilityassumedfordamagesresultingfromtheuseoftheinformationcontainedherein.LandPridereserves the right to revise and improveitsproductsasit sees fit. This publicationdescribes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

Land Pride is a registered trademark.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Printed in the United States of America.

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Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment.

▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before operating implement.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not allow anyone to stand

between the tractor and implement while backing up to the implement.

▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲ Turning tractor too tight may

cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.

▲ Do not carry passengers on

implement at any time.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and conﬁguration of

Be Aware of Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.

▲ Detach and store implements in a

area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.

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Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Use Safety Lights and Devices

▲ Slow moving tractors, self-

propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads.

Transport Machinery Safely

▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Maximum transport speed for

implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.

▲ Sudden breaking can cause a

towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with breaks.

▲ Use the following maximum

speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:

20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor.

10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor.

▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load

that is more than double the weight of tractor.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with the strength

rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery.

▲ Attach the chain to the tractor

drawbar support or other speciﬁed anchor location. Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning.

▲ Do not use safety chain for

towing.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean dry area. ▲ Lower the implement to the

ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool

completely.

▲ Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition & installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or

debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused

parts from implement before operation.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a ﬁre starts. ▲ Keep a ﬁrst aid kit and ﬁre

extinguisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital and ﬁre department near phone.

911

Wear Protective Equipment

▲ Protective clothing and equipment

should be worn.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid loose ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safely

requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲ Escaping ﬂuid underpressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting hydrauliclines or performing work on the system.

▲ Make sure all hydraulic ﬂuid

connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.

▲ Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a

doctor immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Tire Safety

▲ Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be performed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.

▲ When inﬂating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s

view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

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Safety Labels

Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions.

1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com.

3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as

specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.

4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels:

a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to

be placed. c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

26884

818-558C

Warning: Serious Injury

26884

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Warning: High Pressure

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818-019C

Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

26884

818-561C

Danger: Raised Wing

818-565C

Important: U-Joint Timing Instructions

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818-560C

Notice: Manual Info.

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26884

818-337C

Warning: Max Trans Speed

818-130C

Caution:540 RPM

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818-351C

Caution: Lock For Transport

818-353C

Caution: Unlock To Unfold

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

26884

818-552C

Danger: Entanglement

1960

818-556C

Danger: Thrown Object Hazard Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

818-045C

1960

Warning: Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

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818-555C

Danger: Rotating Blade Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

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818-003C

1960

Slow Moving Vehicle Label Location: On Back of Center Deck Only

Land Pride

838-345C

1960

Caution: V-Belt Installation Right Hand & Center Deck (Beneath Belt Guard)

838-270C

1960

Caution: V-Belt Installation: Left Hand Deck (Beneath Belt Guard)

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818-543C

Danger: Guard Missing Location: (6-Places) Beneath Both Guards on All Three Decks

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1365

0818-187C

Danger: Shield Missing

1960

818-229C

Amber Reflector: (Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite)

818-230C

Red Reflector: (Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite)

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Red Reflector:

1960

(Center Deck)

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

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KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger: Entanglement

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Danger: Guard Missing

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Introduction

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.

This All-Flex Mower has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Application

The AFM4211 All-Flex Mower is designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting quality and performance on lush type turf grasses on expansive and well manicured areas such as fairways, parks, school lawns, sports fields, and 5 acre estates.

The AFM4211 requires attachment to a 30-65 hp turf tractor with 540 rpm PTO speed and can be ordered with slip-clutch or conventional wing driveline configurations.

The mower offers independent deck flotation and zero turning radius due to the sleek frame design. When you need to transport from one mowing site to another the hydraulic wing cylinders will easily lift up the wing decks for a 5’-6" transport width. The contour following capability, highly productive 11’ cutting width, and rear discharge design of the floating cutting decks will greatly reduce wide-area cutting times and still deliver finely groomed surfaces at mowing speeds from 2-6 mph.

See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” and “Section 7: Features and Benefits ” for additional information and performance enhancing options.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a LandPride dealer.A dealer hastrained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement.

The parts on your AFM4211 All-Flex Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuineLand Pride parts.Therefore, should your Mower require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and modelnumber when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer.Be sureto includeyour serialand modelnumbers incorrespondence also. Referto Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate.

Using This Manual

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This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at the time of printing. Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance.

• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact

your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com.

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing.

1875

Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new All-Flex Mower. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service

manager making sure he is aware of any problems

youmay haveand that he has had the opportunity to

assist you.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or

general manager of the dealership, explain the

problem and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

Land Pride

Service Department

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402-5060

E-Mail

lpservicedept@landpride.com

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Tractor Requirements

Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.

Horsepower Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-65 HP

Rear PTO Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8”-6 Spline

Rear PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540RPM

Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw Bar

Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . One Duplex Outlet

Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . See Important Note Below

IMPORTANT: Ballast may need to be added to your tractor to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s operator manual to determine if additional ballast is needed. This mower has a positive transport tongue weight of approximately 500 lbs.

Hardware Torque Information

When tightening hardware, refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 39 to determine standard torque values. Refer to "Additional Torque Values" at the bottom of the chart for exceptions to the standard torque values.

PTO To Drawbar Set-Up

CAUTION!

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This mower is designed to be used with a tractor using a rear 540 rpm PTO drive.

Refer to Figure 1-1:

Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension) must be maintained.

Tractor Hook-up

DANGER!

Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing-up to an implement. Never operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.

Refer to Refer to Figure 1-2:

1. Make cer tain jack stand is proper ly attached to the mower hitch and secured with attachment pin.

2. Back tractor within close proximity of clevis.

3. Raise or lower jack stand to align clevis with tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis.

4. Backtractor up to mower hitch until holes in drawbar and clevis are aligned.

5. Attach mower with a 3/4" hitch pin and secure with lockpin. Alwaysuse a hitch pin that contains a safety locking device to prevent it from falling out.

6. Retract jack stand until weight of mower is fully removed from the jack. Remove jack and store on storage tube located on divider gearbox shield.

7. Attach safety chain on the frame tongue to the tractor.Adjust chainlength toremoveall slackexcept what is necessar y to permit turning of mower. Lock chain hook securely onto the chain.

= 14”

= 8”

IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances

“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.

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Mower to Tractor Hook-up

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PTO to Drawbar Distances

Figure 1-1

Figure 1-2

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Main Driveline Installation

WARNING!

Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Tractor PTO shield and all Grooming Mower guards must be in place at all times during operation!

CAUTION!

Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

IMPORTANT: The dr iveline must be lubricated before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication” on page 30.

IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s PTO is set for 540 rpm.

Always engage PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start-up torque on driveline. Drivelines with friction

clutches must go through a “run-in” operation prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity. See

“Driveline Protection” on page 26” for a detailed run-in description.

Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length

IMPORTANT: Always check driveline length during

initial setup and when connecting to a different tractor. Too long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and the driveline.

Refer to Figure 1-3

1. Place tractor gear selector in par k, shut tractor

engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

2. Attach dr iveline to mower and tractor as follows:

a. Slide inner yoke of driveline over mower gearbox

shaft and secure with locking collar.

b. Slide outer yoke with constant velocity joint over

tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar.

c. Skip to Step 4 if dr iveline fits between tractor and

Grooming Mower.

3. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to

fit between the tractor and Grooming Mower. Shorten driveline as follows:

a. Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as

shown in Figure 1-3.

b. Attach outer dr iveline universal joint to tractor

PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to gearboxshaft. Pullon each drivelinesection to be sure universal joints are secured.

c. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to

determine if theyare toolong. Theinner and outer shieldsoneach sectionshould endapproximately 1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer shields.

d. Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut

same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y”&“Y1”dimensions) to cut outer driveline half.

e. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

4. With dr iveline profiles pulled apart, apply

multi-purpose grease to the inside ofthe outer profile and then reassemble the two profiles.

5. Attach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and

outer dr iveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft.

6. Thedr iveline should now be moved back and forth to

insure that both ends are secured. Reattach any end that is loose.

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Figure 1-3

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IMPORTANT: Two small chains supplied with the driveline must be attached to restr ict drivelineshield rotation.

7. Hook a safetychain in the hole on the outer driveline

yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor.

8. Hook the other safety chain in the hole on the inner

driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the mower.

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Hydraulic Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-4:

This mower is equipped and plumbed from the factory with double acting cylinders, hydraulic hoses and couplings for folding the wings and center deck.

1. Cutplastic ties securing hydraulic hoses(#1) to hose support loop (#2). Be careful not to cut plastic tie securing the ten linch pins (#5) to the suppor t loop.

2. Route hoses (#1) through hose support loop (#2) and connect to tractor remote outlets. Quick disconnect hydraulic fittings for your tractor are supplied attached to the hoses.

3. Locatecarbon steelwire (#3)attached betweenwing cylinders (#4). This wire secures the wing decks in the folded position during shipment. Remove wire and dispose of it in a trash container.

Pull Rope Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-5:

The operator on the tractor seat will need to be able to access the pull rope from the tractor seat when lowering the folded decks to ground level.

1. Attach pull rope (#1) to an area within the operator’s reach. Make sure the pull rope can not become tangled with the operator and dr iveline.

2. Unfold mower decks as follows: a. Retract hydraulic cylinders to removeweight from

transport locks.

b. Pull transport lock rope (#1) toward the tractor to

disengage locks.

c. Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks

have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to become fully disengaged.

d. Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke.

Gauge Wheel Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-6:

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Hydraulic Hook-up

Figure 1-4

Spring Loaded Transport Locks

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Pull Ropes

Figure 1-5

IMPORTANT: Do not bend spring steel mounting

bracketsupporting the slowmoving vehicle sign. This sign is purposely angled so that when the deck is folded up for transporting, the sign will face trafﬁc.

Center deck gauge wheels (#1) are mounted in the carrier frames spindle support tubes upside down.

1. Remove nuts (#6) and bolts (#5) from the center deck carrier frames and remove gauge wheels from the frames.

2. Check spacer location on the other gauge wheels. Note howmany and what sizes are aboveand below thegauge wheelspindle support tubeand thenplace an equal number of spacers (#2, 3 & 4) and sizes above and below the spindle support tube while inserting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle support tubes.

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Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels

Figure 1-6

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3. Raise center deck up just enough to insert gauge

wheel spindles into the carrier frame spindle suppor t tubes as shown in Figure 1-6.

4. Secure gauge wheels with linch pins (#7) supplied

attached to the support loop with plastic ties. Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back. Attaching linch pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward.

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Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels

Figure 1-7

Refer to Figure 1-7:

5. Lower all mower decks fully down. Decks should be

supported by the gauge wheels with gauge wheels on the ground.

6. Remove bolts (#5) from the remaining gauge wheel

spindles and replace with remaining linch pins (#7). Insert linchpins fromthe front and flip claspshut over the spindles towards the back.

Bleeding Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 1-8:

DANGER!

Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Hydraulic hoses and cylinders are supplied fully charged with oil from the factory and should not require bleeding. If any of the decks raise or lower in a jerking motion, then bleed the hydraulics as follows:

1. With mower decks lowered onto the ground, remove connecting pins (#1) from rod end of the 2 wing cylinders (#2) and center deck cylinder (#3).

2. Support cylinders vertically with rod end up.

3. Cyclehydraulicsystem to extend bothwing cylinders and center deck cylinder. Retract cylinders and repeat this process 2 times.

4. On each cylinder, crack rod end cylinder fitting (#4) and apply hydraulic pressure until air free oil leaks from fitting and then retighten fitting.

5. Support cylinders in a ver tical position with base end of cylinder up and repeat bleeding process on the base end fitting (#5).

6. Re-pin all clevises. Secure pins with cotter pins (#6) by bending one or more legs of the cotter pin.

7. Slowly cycle all decks to transport position checking to make sure the hydraulic hoses are not pinched in the process.

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Figure 1-8

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

Introduction

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates themower without first having read,fully understood and becometotally familiar with the Operator’sManual. Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10

• Section 1: Assembly and Set-up, page 12

• Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 16

• Section 3: Adjustments, page 20

• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 23

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the mower.

IMPORTANT: Do not alter the Grooming Mower in a way which will adversely affect its performance or reliability or use the mowerfor a purpose for which it was not designed.

DANGER!

Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect the PTO driveline.

U-Joint Timing

Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:

CAUTION!

On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines (3 each) must be in time to avoid driveline damage when folding - unfolding

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Transporting

WARNING!

Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling on roadways,transport in such a manner that vehicles moving at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely.

CAUTION!

Careshould be taken when encountering oncoming trafficand roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.

CAUTION!

Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower, injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

CAUTION!

Whentraveling on publicroads,whether at nightor during the day,use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operatorsof other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state,and local laws.

• Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;

and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

• Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting

from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

• When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor

to a lower gear.

Refer to Figure 2-2:

1. Raise the 3 mowerdecks to the transport position by retracting all 3 cylinders completely.

2. As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks (3 each) will automatically lock in place when operating properly.

U-Joint Timing

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Pull Rope

Spring Loaded Transport Locks

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3. Refer to “Operating Instructions” , step 5 on page 18 for instructions on lowering the decks.

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Refer to Figure 2-3:

The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity (CV) joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to 80 degrees with no vibration.

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Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Figure 2-3

• Be sure all mower blades bolts are tight. Know which

centerblade boltsare lefthand threadedand whichare right hand threaded when checking for tightness. See

“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.

• Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.

• Be certain all guards and shields are in place and

secure.

• Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that

might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades

• Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.

• Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging

and disengaging the PTO.

• In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower

quickly.

• Complete Operating Check List below before

continuing.

Operating Check List

✔ Check Referenc

Safety Rules Page 1 Gearbox Gear Lube Page 23 Tractor Hook-up Page 12

IMPORTANT: Do not make tur ns that will subject the CV joint to angles greater than 80o. Angles greater than 80o will damage the driveline.

The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8 hours of operation. Refer to Page 30 “Driveline

Constant Velocity Shaft”.

Pre-Operation Instructions

Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. Before beginning to mow, the following inspection should be performed:

CAUTION!

Before unfolding the mower make sure the transport locks are unlatched. Unlatch locks by pulling the rope.

• Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.

• Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication

portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section starting on page 30.

• Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain

that they have been replaced and tightened properly.

• Check mower blades for damage and shar pness. See

“Blade Inspection” on page 23.

• Be sureblades areinstalled properly oneach deckwith

the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.

Tire Inflation Chart Page 39 Lubricate the mower as needed. Page 23 Check the mower initially and

periodically for loose bolts & pins. Make sure the hitch safety chain is

securely attached to the mower hitch and the tractor.

Inspect the blades. Make note of the wear to the blades and the sharpness of the blades.

Make a thorough examination of the driveline. Also check the connection to the gearboxes and tractor PTO.

Make sure all guards and shields are in place.

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Operating Instructions

DANGER!

Nevercarry a personon the mower. A rider can fall and be ran over by the mower or tractor causing serious injury or death.

DANGER!

Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet

DANGER!

Do not cut on steep inclines. The tractor and mower could flip over causing damage to the equipment, bodily injury or death.

DANGER!

Operate mower with all guards installed & in good condition. Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when operating mower to avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines. Keep away from moving parts.

WARNING!

The following operating procedures must be carefully read and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit. All other persons must be cleared of the area. Cutter operation must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons.

CAUTION!

Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower decks to transport position to avoid damaging the power train, injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

CAUTION!

When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not engage PTO with mower decks in the

raised position or with engine speed above idle. Doing so will damage power train components.

• Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower.

Excessive engine speed will cause damage to power train components.

• Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, post,

stumps, and other protrusions that can break them.

• Use mower to cut only turf grasses. Cutting other

materials can damage drive components, cutting blades and deck.

• Only use the Grooming Mower for its intended

purpose. Do not use it to pull, push or lift objects. Do not use it as a working platform or as a wagon to carry objects.

1. After attaching the tractor to the mower, carefully check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not contact the PTO dr iveline.

2. Check PTO guards to make sure they are in good condition and in place.

3. Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and hydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.

4. Check the following after the PTO has been disengagedand come to acomplete stop.Wear your safety glasses.

• Check mower blades for sharpness.

• Ensure that bolts and nuts are tight.

• Check tractorsafety equipment.To besure they are

in good working condition.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure transport locks are unlatched before

unfolding mower. Pull on rope to unlatch locks.

• When unfolding the mower, fully extend cylinders

toutilizemaximum flexibility.Damage tothe mower may occur if the cylinders are not fully extended.

5. Referto Figure 2-2 on page 16. Unfold mower decks to ground as follows:

a. Retracting the hydraulic cylinders to remove

weight from the transport locks.

b. Pull transport lock rope toward the tractor to

disengage locks.

c. Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks

have unfolded enough to allow the lock lugs to become fully disengaged.

d. Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke for

maximum field float of mower decks.

6. Set the tractor throttle at idle. Engage the PTO to start blades rotating.

7. Begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540 PTO rpm. Mower blades will cut better at 540 PTO blade speed than at reduced throttle.

8. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly.

9. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.

10. Grass should be mowed frequently as shor ter clippings deter iorate faster.

11. Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice. Raise mowerhigh forthe first cuttingand then set mowerat finished cutting height for the second cutting.

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General Operating Instructions

By now you should have familiarized yourself with the Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist, set-up the unit properly and attached your Land Pride All-Flex mower to your tractor.

With the tractor’s park brake engaged and the PTO disengaged, start the tractor. Using the tractor’s hydraulic control levers, retract the hydraulic deck-lift cylinders all the way in and pull the ropes leading to your transport locks to release them. With the same control levers, slowly lower your mowing decks from transport position to working position on the ground. Having lowered the decks, shut the tractor off, check to make sure the park brake is set and remove the switch key. Dismount from the tractor and preset your mower to the desired cutting height.

It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. It is extremely important that if at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the moweror tractor that you immediately shut the tractor off, remove the key and set the park brake. Make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the mower is properly attached to the draw bar with both wings down resting on the ground. Also make sure the driveline is securelycoupled to thetractor’s PTO shaft, the hydraulic hoses are properly attached to the tractor’s hydraulics, thetractor’s park brake isengaged and the tractor’sPTO drive is disengaged. Starting the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle. Engage the tractor’s PTO drive. If everything is running smoothly, slowly increase the engine rpm until the tractor’s engine reaches full PTO operating speed of 540 rpm. If everything is still running as it should, then return the engine to low idle and disengage power to the PTO. Under no circumstances should you ever raise the cutting decks into transport position with the PTO drive engaged. Personal injury and machine damage could result.

You should now be ready to move to your cutting site to begin mowing. On roadway transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections. Take extra care to insure that the mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees, buildings or fences. Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warningto pedestriansand other vehicle operators when travelingon public roads and in the dark of night.Comply with all local, state and federal laws.

It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arr ive at the cutting site. Never assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are familiarwithand are free of debrisand unseen objects.In the event you do strike an object, stop the mower and tractor immediately to inspect and make any necessary

repairs before resuming operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before mowing.

You will need to maintain a ground speed between 2-6 mph and 540 rpm PTO speed to produce a clean cut. Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable youtomaintain these speed combinations. Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds. Dense ground cover will create the need to slow down even more. In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to rebound. Should this happen you may try reversing the direction of cut and/or double cut to achieve the desired finish.

Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hangingup the tractor and cutter. Slow down inturns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible. Remember to look back often.

Now you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:

• Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm.

• Make sure the mower is on the ground in cutting

position.

• Engage the PTO.

• Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed.

• Begin mowing.

Make wide turns when possible. Operators of pull-type models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows for wider turns. Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride All-Flex Mower can do.

Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the mower, remember to always do the following:

• Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm.

• Disengage the PTO.

• Stop on level ground.

• Set the park brake.

• Turn off the engine and remove the key.

• Stay on the tractor until the mower blades have come

to a complete stop.

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Center Deck Height Adjustments

DANGER!

Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect the PTO driveline.

CAUTION!

Block the decks before making cuttin4g height adjustments.

These adjustments should be made with mower hooked-up to the tractor that will be used for field operations or one having the same drawbar height. Position mower on a level surface and adjust hitch so that the main frame is level to the ground. Tire pressure will affect mowing height. Be sure all tires have proper psi pressure. See “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 39.

IMPORTANT: Refer to "U-Joint Timing" and “Transporting” on page 16 for instructions on raising and lowering the decks before continuing.

Cutting Height Chart

A B A B

4 7/8" 1" 7 3/8" 3 124" 5 3/8" 1 1/2" 8 3/8" 4 1/2" 6 3/8" 2 1/2" 1* 3/8" 5 1/2"

Refer to Figure 3-1:

1. Lowermower decks fully down on a flat levelsurface.

2. Makemeasurement (A) (top of deck to ground)on all three decks.Check measurements in Cutting Height Chart to determine if the decks need to raised or lowered to obtain preferred cutting height (B).

3. Raise all three mower decks up to an adequate height and block under the decks to prevent them from falling during gauge wheel height adjustments.

Refer to Figure 3-2:

4. Add or remove spacers below the spindle tubes equal to the number of inches the gauge wheel needs to be adjusted. Adding spacers will raise the cutting height and removing spacers will lower the cutting height. When finished, all ten gauge wheels will usually have an equal number of spacers below the spindle tubes. See note below.

NOTE: Due to manufacturing tolerances and tire size differences, it may be necessary to readjust some spacers. Because of this, you may not end up with equal number of spacers on all gauge wheels.

Linch Pin

Insert From the Front

C-Spacers

Approximately 3/4”

Minimum Cutting Height Set-up

No Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube

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Gauge Wheel Spacers Spindle Tube

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Figure 3-2

Linch Pin

Insert From the Front

C-Spacers

Approximately 5 1/4”

Maximum Cutting Height Set-up

All Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube

Spindle Tube Gauge Wheel

Spacers

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IMPORTANT: Linch pins should always be inserted into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front so that the locking clasp is ﬂipped shut over the spindle towards the back. Attaching the pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and ﬂipping it open while traveling forward.

5. After making height adjustments, always replace linch pins by inserting them into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front to keep from loosing the pins and gauge wheels.

6. Lowerthe mower to the field position making sure all fold cylinders are fully extended.

Refer to Figure 3-3:

7. Adjust front of center deck height to match height at rear of center deck:

a. Attach jack stand to jack mount located in front of

the center gearbox channel. Make sure stand is secured with attachment pin.

b. Screw jackout to lift front of mower deck and in to

lower deck front.

c. Place same number and thickness of c-spacers

below the spindle tube as what was placed below the rear gauge wheel spindle tubes.

d. There is a groove in the carrier rod for adding or

removingc-spacers. Turn the c-spacer so that the open end will slide in or off the grooveas needed.

e. Remove jack stand and return it to the storage

tube located in front of the divider gearbox.

f. Place additional c-spacers above metal spindle

tubes.

8. Take measurements from the same location on all three decks to make sure they are at the same cutting heights.

9. Additional fine tuning adjustments may be needed after a test mowing run.

Belt Tension

Refer to Refer to Figure 3-4:

CAUTION!

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!

1. To check tension apply force at arrow “A” with a tension tester and deflect the belt 1/4". The force required to get this deflection should range from 7to10lbs.

2. To adjust belt tension, adjust eyebolt (#1), as necessary. Thisadjustmentwill increaseordecrease tension on the spring (#2).

3. If eyebolt (#1) does not provide enough adjustment to get the proper tension, then reconnect chain (#3) to a different length. All chain tension must be removed at the eyebolt nut before readjusting the chain.

4. Excessivetension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard tothe operatoror bystanders.Not enoughtension on the belt may lead to premature failure of the belt due to excessive slipping.

AdditionalSpacers

on Top

Screw Jack

Spacers

Groove on rod to

add or remove

spacers

Note: Some items on mower not shown for clarity

Adding or Replacing Spacers

Figure 3-3

Jack Mount

1/2 SPAN

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Belt Tension

Figure 3-4

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IMPORTANT: Belt tension should be checked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation.

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Ball Swivel Hitch

Refer to Figure 4-1

The ball swivel hitch clamps firmly to your tractor’s drawbar. With this accessory the center deck can pivot about the drawbar in all directions reducing twisting torque and allowing the deck to mow a more evenly height. Hillsides and uneven terrain are ideal for its use. See you local Land Pride Dealer for the ball swivel hitch accessory.

Medium Lift Blades

Land Pride’s medium lift blades are great when horsepower is a concern. They produces a medium suction for lifting grass requiring less horsepower than high lift blades.

High Lift Blades

Land Pride’s high lift blades develop the greatest suction forlifting grass before cutting for that fresh clean cut look. However, they may require more horsepower especially when cutting tall dense grass. They are not recommended for sandy soil conditions.

Mulching Blades

Land Pride’s mulching blades are designed to chop leaves and/or grass into smaller parts leaving your lawn looking fresher and cleaner than ever before.

Accessory Part Numbers

Land Pride All-Flex Mower Accessories

Part No. Part Description

Ball Swivel Hitch

315-370A Ball Swivel Hitch

Low Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-172A AFM4011 (Kit)

Ball Swivel Hitch

Figure 4-1

Cutting Blades

There are four blade choices to select from based upon soil condition, density of grass, and tractor horsepower. The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low lift and high lift blades. See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability.

Low Lift Blades

LandPride’s lowlift blades are designed formowing over sandy soil terrain where high suction lift is not crucial. Sand sucked into the blades accelerates blade wear more than normal. Low lift blades are recommended because they produce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and blade wear to a minimum.

Medium Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-173A AFM4011 (Kit)

High Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-174A AFM4011 (Kit)

Mulching Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-466A AFM4011 (Kit)

Blades are also offered in Kits for 3 units (27 blades). See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability.

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Maintenance

Properservicing and adjustment is thekey to the long life of any machinery. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.

CAUTION!

For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged, the mower lowered completely to the ground and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed.

WARNING!

Always secure mower deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the mower. Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either situation can dropthe mower instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off.

• Frequentlyinspect mowerfor loose bolts and nuts. See

“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24 to identify left hand threaded bolts. Tighten all hardware as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 39.

• Check drivebelt tension after several hoursof mowing.

Refer to “Belt Tension” on page 21.

• Lubricate components as listed under “Lubrication”

starting on page 30.

• Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires. Refer

to “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 39.

• Replace worn,damaged or illegible safety labels by

obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer. See Information about “Safety Labels” starting on page 4.

Servicing Mower Blades

Blade Inspection

WARNING!

DO NOT attempt to modify cutting blades such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating or by any other method.

WARNING!

DO NOT try to straighten a blade that is bent. Never weld a broken or cracked blade. ALWAYS replace with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety.

DANGER!

Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of mower deck. Starting the tractor with a connected driveline can resultin damage to the mower, bodily injury or death.

CAUTION!

Wear a pair of gloves when checking blades. Avoid direct contact with cutting edge of blades.

Refer to Figure 5-1:

Blade Wear: Blade performance is reduced as blades wear and are sharpened for reuse. Excessively high wear can occur to your mower blades when mowing in sandy soil areas. Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged.

Bent, Deformed or Split Blades should be removed from unit and discarded. DO NOT attempt to straighten a blade for reuse.

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Figure 5-1

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Blade Removal And Installation

CAUTION!

Depending on blade rotation,bolts attaching mower blades to their respective spindles may be either left hand or right hand. Prevent spindle and/or bolt damage by knowing which hand the threads are before removing and/or tightening any blade mounting bolts.

Refer to Figure 5-2

1. Verify blade rotation and bolt thread type (right hand or left hand) before loosening center blade bolts and removing blades to be shar pened or replaced.

NOTE: Blade bolt on the left hand deck is right hand threads. Blade bolts on the right hand and center decks are left hand threads.

Refer to Figure 5-3:

2. Removebladesbygraspingthe bladeend (#1) with a rag or thick padded glove while loosening the blade mounting bolt (#4).

3. Remove blade bolt (#4) and Washer (#5) from blade being replaced.

IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride blades only.

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Blade Rotation

Figure 5-2

IMPORTANT: Always install blades with cutting

edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation and with wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck.

4. Reinstallblade (#1), bladewasher (#5) and bolt (#4). Care should be taken when installing the blade bolt to not get it cross threaded and to know if the bolt is right hand or left hand. Do not exceed 55 ft.-lbs. of torque on bolt.

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Blade Removal

Figure 5-3

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Blade Sharpening

CAUTION!

ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a blade.

NOTE: Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than necessary to sharpen blade.

1. If the blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be replaced or shar pened.

2. Clean blade, blade washer and mounting surface of all debr is before replacing or shar pening.

Refer to Figure 5-4:

3. Grind cutting edge at the same bevel as the original. See Figure 5-4. Sharpen only the top of the cutting edge to maintain sharpness.

V-Belt Installation

CAUTION!

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!‘

Refer to Figure 5-6 & Figure 5-7

These illustrations are also on the labels located on the top of the mower decks.

1. Removethe right hand and the left hand belt covers.

2. Refer to Figure 3-4 on page 21. Disengage belt tension by turning the nut on the spring loaded eye bolt (#1) until belt tension is released.

3. Replace old belt with new belt as shown in Figure 5-6 or Figure 5-7 below depending on blade rotation.

4. Besure the belt is positioned in allthe pulley grooves Correctly. Tighten eyeboltnut to apply tension to the new belt.

5. Refer to Figure 3-4 on page 21 to check belt tension.

6. Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware.

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Blade Sharpening

Figure 5-4

Refer to Figure 5-5:

4. Check blade balance by positioning the blade horizontallyon anail orshaft throughthe centerhole. If either end of the blade rotates downward, grind (remove) metal on that end until the blade will balance. The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Balance of a blade is generally maintainedby removingan equal amount of material from each end of the blade when sharpening.

HORIZONTAL

NAIL OR SHAFT

19046

Blade Balancing

Figure 5-5

Blade Options:

• Low Lift Blades - For use in sandy soils

• Mulching Blades - For leaf mulching

V-Belt Installation (CW Blade Rotation)

Figure 5-6

V-Belt Installation (CCW Blade Rotation)

Figure 5-7

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Driveline Protection

CAUTION!

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key before working on or around the driveline and/or slip clutch.

CAUTION!

Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only two or three seconds during run-in may be too hot to touch. Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it.

Drive components are protected from shock loads with a friction slip clutch. The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox, driveline and other drive train parts.

Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces. Repeat “run-in” instructions at the beginning of each season and when moisture and/or condensation seizes the inner friction plates.

Refer to Figure 5-8 to determine which friction clutch your mower has. Follow “run-in” instructions on the following pages for your specific clutch type.

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Type A Clutch Type B Clutch

Clutch Types

Figure 5-8

Type A Clutches Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-9 (View - A):

1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.

2. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged.

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Type C Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-9

3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate.

4. Start tractor and engage PTO for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

5. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scr ibed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position. Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the fr iction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below.

Refer to Figure 5-9 (View - B):

6. If no two marks on the fr iction disk and plate are still aligned, Turn all 4 nuts fully back.

7. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.

8. The clutch should be checkeddur ing the first hour of cutting and per iodically each week. An additional set of scr ibe marks can be added to check for slippage.

Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

If clutch run-in procedure above indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled into separate friction disks.

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IMPORTANT:Beforeproceeding,secure clutchﬁrmly

in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury.

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2-Plate Disassembly

Step 1

Remove snap ring.

Step 2

Remove backup ring, lock collar, compression spring, bottom backup ring, and balls.

Step 3

Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose.

2-Plate Assembly

Step 1

Place hub and friction discs into the housing.

Step 2

Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing.

Step 3

Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off.

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Step 4

Bendallfour retaining lugs outon edge of clutch housing.

Step 5

Remove thrust plate with BellevilleSprings and lugrings to access friction discs and hub for inspection or service.

Step 6

Inspect friction discs and hub.

Step 4

With lugs bent in, loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs.

Step 5

Insert greased balls.

Step 6

Install bottom backup ring, compression spring, lock collar, and top backup ring.

Step 7

Install snap ring.

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Type B Clutch Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-10:

1. Loosen counterclockwiseall 8 hex head socketbolts uniformly 6 full turns.

2. Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds on and 15 seconds off) with the engine operating at half throttle. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

3. Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back. Clutch is ready for use

4. The clutch should be checkeddur ing the first hour of cutting and periodically each week.

Hex Head

Socket Bolts

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(IMPORTANT NOTICE) Check position of lip on stop ﬂange (UP or DOWN). Replace stop ﬂange with lip in its original position.

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Type B Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-10

Disassembly and Assembly

Refer to Figure 5-11:

If the clutch run-in procedure indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks.

1. Rotate 8 hex head socketbolts (#2) all the wayout to free stop flange (#3).

2. Rotate stop flange (#3) and remove from housing (#11)

3. Remove the following inner components: a. Spring kit (#4) b. Pressure flange (#5) c. 1st Friction Disc (#6) d. Hub with flange and pull collar (#7 & #1) e. 2nd Friction disc (#6) f. Intermediate flange (#8) g. 3rd Friction disc (#6) h. Hub disc (#9) i. 4th Friction disc (#6) j. Bear ing (#10)

4. Inspect all components and replace to their original position. Make certain stop flange (#3) is replaced with its flanges down as shown.

5. Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts (#2).

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Type B Clutch Assembly

Figure 5-11

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Storage

At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of the moving parts. It may be necessary to scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck, then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface.

Check the blades for wear and replace, or sharpen, if necessary, refer to Blade Sharpening, this section, on page 25.

Inspect the mower for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.

Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this section starting on page 30.

Release spring tension from drive belt, refer to page 21. Repaintparts wherepaint isworn orscratched toprevent

rust. Aerosol touch-up paint is available from your Land Pride dealer. Order Land Pride part #821-011C for Buckskin or 821-002C for Black.

Store mower in a clean, dry place.

Tires With Air Pressure

Tire Sealant: Heavy Duty tire sealant has been added in Air tires to help reduce air loss from punchers due to nails/thorns etc. See tire sidewall for optimum tire pressure.

NOTE: Under inflated tires can roll off of rim. Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim.

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Lubrication

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Lubrication Legend

12726

Multi-purpose spray lube

Multi-purpose grease lube

Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = See drawing

Multi-purpose oil lube

Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required

Hours

IMPORTANT: Extensive lubrication must be

performed every 8 hours of operation to extend the life of the constant velocity joint!

• Grease constant velocity joint in a straight position

to force grease through its passages and into the cavity. Grease should be visible around ball joints.

• Grease fittings in the outer telescoping member,

u-joints and driveline shields every 8 hours of operation to prevent premature break down.

12725

12729

Inner Tube

Hours

Driveline Shafts

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = See drawing

Hours

Inner Tube of Driveline

Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Clean and coat all inner tubes of the drivelines with a light

film of grease and then reassemble.

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Hours

Wheel Support Bushings

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

Hours

Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels)

19608

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

Seasonally

Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs)

Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = As required

Hours

Blade Spindle Bearings, Center Deck

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Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

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Fill Plug

Do Not

Overﬁll

Do Not

Overﬁll

Required

4-Way Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overﬁll gearbox with oil! The

gearboxshould be level and cool beforechecking. An unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick.

Unscrew top plug in gearbox to remove dipstick. Wipe oil from dipstick and screw it back in without tightening.

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Unscrew dipstick and check oil level mark. If low, fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80-90W oil until oil reaches full mark on the dipstick. Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service.

Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube EP 80-90W Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick.

Required

23582

Oil Level

Plug

Mower Deck Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overﬁll gearbox with oil! The

gearboxshould be level and cool beforechecking. An unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show correct oil level.

Remove side oil level plug. Oil should reach bottom of plug hole. If low, fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80-90W oil until oil flows from level plug hole. Reinstall plugs and retighten. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service.

Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube EP 80-90W Quantity = Fill until oil reaches bottom of oil level plug hole.

Hours

Blade Spindle Bearings, Wing Decks Tool Bar To Floating Link Pivot Pin

Pivot Pin Zerk

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Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

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Hours

Transport Locks

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

26882

Hours

Wing Deck Pivot Bushings

26882

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

Hours

Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

Hours

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Wing Flex Pivot Lugs

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required

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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

AFM4211 All-Flex Grooming Mowers

Specification / Capacity

Discharge Type Rear Cutting Width 11’- 1” Overall Width 11’- 3 1/2” Transport Height 6’-5” Transport Width 5’-6” At Mid Cutting Height Overall Length 10’-11” Transport Position Machine Weight 2,040 lbs. Tractor Horsepower Minimum 30 HP and Maximum 65 HP Hitch Pull Type With Adjustable Clevis and Safety Tow Chain Tongue Support 2,200 lb. Capacity Screw Jack Gearbox Support 3/8” Steel Channel Gearboxes 540 RPM (1)-Splitter Gearbox and (3)-Wing Gearboxes Main Driveline (1) Category lll Constant Velocity With or Without Slip Clutch Deck Drivelines (3) Category II With or Without Slip Clutch Cutting Height 1” to 5 1/2” in 1/2” increments Deck Size and Quantity 3 each at 48” Deck Overlap 6” Deck Thickness 3/16” Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and Rear Outside Deck Corners Blade Drive Belt (1) - B-Section Drive Belt Tensioning Spring Loaded Idler Blade Bearings Sealed Ball Bearings Blades Size and Type

3 Each Per Deck Blade Overlap 1 3/16” Blade Spindle Speed 3,628 RPM Blade Tip Speed 16,020 FPM Deck Tires 10 Each, Air 13” x 5", Sealant With Tapered Roller Bearings Deck Wheel Spindles 1 1/4” With Nylon Bushings Transport Tires 2 Each, 18" x 9.5", Sealant With Tapered Roller Bearings Transport Locks Automatic Transport Locks With Pull Rope Release Wing Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right

Center Deck Flex 13 Degrees Front To Back Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required Deck Cylinders Dual Acting Gauge Wheel Arms 1/4” Wall Square Tubing Turning Radius Zero Turning Radius Mowing Capacity @ 2 MPH = 2.68 Acres Per Hour

1/4” x 2 1/2” x 16 7/8” Medium Lift Standard Optional Blades - Low Lift, High Lift & Mulching

22 Degrees Front To Back

@ 4 MPH = 5.37 Acres Per Hour @ 6 MPH = 8.10 Acres Per Hour

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Section 7: Features and Beneﬁts

Section 7: Features and Benefits

AFM4211 All-Flex Grooming Mowers

Features Benefits

Counter blade rotation on left hand deck

Narrow 5’-6” transport width at lowest cutting height

6” Deck overlap Eliminates skipping when going into a tight turn. 11’-1” Cutting width – three 48” decks Sized right for golf courses, cities, schools. Small decks give excellent flexibility. Sleek frame design, including single

beam hitch and compact deck overlap Automatic transport wing locks When wings are raised in the full transpor t position, the wings lock in place. No

18” Transport tires with tapered roller bearings

Removable transportation tire spindles Allows a spindle to be replaced by simply removing two bolts. Back wheels on side decks even with

transportation tires Rigid rear side deck tires. Rigid wheel yokes holds hills and slopes better. Safer unit than the competition. 13” Deck tires with sealant 13” Tires offer great flotation, less lbs. per square inch. Sealant minimizes flats. 1/4” Gauge wheel arms Gives the cutter gauge wheel ar ms a great deal of “hidden” strength. Low pivot points on deck The lower the pivot points are to the ground, the more side to side swing, allowing

Deflectors built into mower decks Safety features meet ANSI standards. Many competitors use chains for protection.

Rear discharge Even dispersal, discharged items are aimed downward. No rear chains are

Rounded front deck edges with no protruding skid shoe

5/16” Front edge & all-welded seams Provides extra durability. Cat. 3 Constant velocity main driveline Constant velocity main driveline allows for tighter turns without harming U-joints in

Cat. 2 wing drivelines Reduces start-up torque that is put on the driveline, gearbox and gearbox support.

Slip-clutch protection Guards against premature gearbox failure. Protects mower deck spindles. ABS guards No paint to scratch off, lighter weight, no rattling or rust. Heavy gearbox mounts on center

and side mower decks Gearbox HP Rating 30 -65 HP Gearbox warranty 5 years on parts and labor.

Easy to grease blade spindles No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles. Middle spindle sits towards

the back of the mower deck. Spring loaded idlers Applies constant tension to belt to run efficiently. Easy belt tension release Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage. High blade tip speed (16,260 fpm) Lifts grass up for a clean cut and efficient discharge of material.

Choice of Blade (Medium lift standard) Others available thru parts dept.

Spreads grass clippings more evenly. Wing decks throw grass away from the rear deck. Rear deck doesn’t get covered up nor does it get bogged down by cut grass.

Not much wider than most tractors, makes for safer transpor t. Meets most city/ county codes for transport width.

Design allows operator to make tighter turns without leaving windrows and skips. AFM virtually becomes a zero turn mower. (Oversized tires may not allow this.)

need to get off the tractor to lock. Pull rope from tractor seat to un-lock. Transport tires offer smooth roading and less grass compaction. Allows grass to

stand up. Tapered roller bearings offer longevity.

Allows tighter turns without skips.

for excellent flotation from each deck.

Once chains are removed the unit does not meet ANSI specifications.

needed, which tend to clump damp grass. Helps protect trees and other obstacles.

driveline. Includes slip clutch option when wings are conventional.

Includes slip clutch option when main driveline is without a slip clutch.

Handles start-up torque better.

Demonstrates our confidence in the gearbox’s quality and lasting performance.

Uses less horsepower and allows material to escape the mower deck easier. The discharge of material is more even. Design eliminates windrowing.

Tip speed rates are as high or higher than the competition. Low Lift - Highly recommended in sandy soils where lifting isn’t crucial. Disturbs

the soil very little, allowing blades to wear longer.

Medium Lift - Medium suction for lifting grass. Requires less HP than high lift. High Lift - Greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting. Can take higher HP in

tall dense grass. Not recommended in sandy soils. Mulching - Perfect for leaf mulching.

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Problem Cause Solution

Oil seal leaking Gearbox overfilled Drain to level fill hole

Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft

in seal area

Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily

Driveline yoke or cross failing

Bent driveline (NOTE:driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent)

Driveline telescoping profile failing

Driveline telescoping profile wearing

Unable to turn sharply with mower engaged

Blades wearing excessively

Blades breaking Excessive vibration

Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles Front constant velocity driveline

mounted wrong Folding mower with drive

engaged Needs lubrication Lubricate every 25 hours Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar

Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects

Needs lubrication Lubricate every 50 hours

Front constant velocity driveline mounted wrong

Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height. Change to low lift blades Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Hitting solid objects Avoid solid objects Driveline bent Replace bent drivelines Blade broken or bent Replace blade Cross not centered with yoke Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located

Be sure constant velocity joint is to tractor PTO output shaft

Never fold mower decks with PTO engaged

Be sure constant velocity joint is attached to tractor PTO output shaft

needles or damaged bearing cap

Continue on next page.

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Debris in sheaves or on mower deck

Sheaves damaged or out of alignment

Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt - check for belt contacting deck

Inadequate clearance between belt guard shields & belt

Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves

Replace sheaves or align

component. Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt

area & sheaves

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Problem Cause Solution

Discharge openings plugged Belt not installed correctly Check installation of belt

Grass too wet Wait until grass dries Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check PTO speed &

tractor engine

Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear

CAUTION!

Do not try to clean discharge opening when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur.

Belt slipping Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck

Debris in sheave Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Low belt spring tension Retighten spring take-up bolt Worn belt Replace belt

Patches of uncut grass

RPM of tractor too low Mowat full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Check PTOspeed &

tractor engine

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Gearbox noisy Blades scalping grass

Uneven cut

Tractor loaded down by mower

Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen & balance or replace blade Blade rotation wrong Install correct rotation blade Low lubricant level Check lubricant level Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Mower not level Level mower Dull blades Sharpen blades & balance or replace RPM of engine too low Mow at tractor’s rated PTO RPM (540 PTO RPM) Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Debris wrapped around mower

spindles or blades Tractor PTO horsepower rating

too low

Blades lift too high Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass

Clean mower

Raise cutting height of the mower and cut the grass twice. Shift to a lower gear. Use a tractor with more horsepower

satisfactorily

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt Head Identification

in-tpi

1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8436597 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11 5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27 5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29 3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53 3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62 7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93 7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97 1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105 1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150 9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 l215 160 9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230 5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.

Grade 2 Grade 5

N·m ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

Grade 8

in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per in.

N· m = newton-meters

ft-lb= foot pounds

mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread

pitch

Bolt Head Identification

5.8

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

8.8 10.9

Additional Torque Values

Blade Bolt 1/2"-20 UNF Gr 8 Do not exceed 55 ft-lbs.

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Tire Inflation Chart

TireSize Inflation PSI

18 x 9.50 -8 x 4-Ply 24 4 x 11 x 5 2-Ply 22 4 x 11 x 5 4-Ply 46

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be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.

andthe installationby thedealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover commonwear items such as blades, belts, tines,etc. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.

theproduct and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer. Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice.

of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.

with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.

the date of purchase by the end user.

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Warranty

Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will

Overall Unit and Drivelines: One year Parts and Labor Gearbox: 5 years Parts & Labor Cylinders: 1 year parts and labor (Hoses and seals considered wear items)

Belts, blades, friction discs in slip-clutch and tires are considered wear items

This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride

This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s

Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold

This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages

No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made

ThisWarranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30days from

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www.landpride.com

Land Pride AFM4211 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Safety at All Times

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

Safety Labels

Introduction

Application

Owner Assistance

Serial Number Plate

Using This Manual

Terminology

Definitions

Further Assistance

Tractor Requirements

Hardware Torque Information

PTO To Drawbar Set-Up

Tractor Hook-up

Main Driveline Installation

Hydraulic Hook-up

Pull Rope Hook-up

Gauge Wheel Assembly

Bleeding Hydraulics

Introduction

U-Joint Timing

Transporting

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Pre-Operation Instructions

Operating Instructions

General Operating Instructions

Center Deck Height Adjustments

Belt Tension

Ball Swivel Hitch

Medium Lift Blades

High Lift Blades

Mulching Blades

Cutting Blades

Low Lift Blades

Maintenance

Servicing Mower Blades

Blade Inspection

Blade Removal And Installation

Blade Sharpening

V-Belt Installation

Blade Options:

Driveline Protection

Storage

Tires With Air Pressure

Lubrication

Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft

Driveline Shafts

Inner Tube of Driveline

Wheel Support Bushings

Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels)

Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs)

Blade Spindle Bearings, Center Deck

4-Way Gearbox

Mower Deck Gearbox

Transport Locks

Wing Deck Pivot Bushings

Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps

Wing Flex Pivot Lugs

Torque Values Chart

Tire Inflation Chart

Notes

Warranty